A walk on the beach 1920

Pasquale Celommi painted this scene of two figures on a beach, capturing a moment of shared reflection. The most dominant symbols in this painting are the fishing nets carried by the figures, which represent livelihood, sustenance, but also the entangling nature of human existence. The motif of the net is ancient, appearing in diverse contexts from the myths of Hephaestus trapping Aphrodite and Ares, to the more contemporary use in fishing activities. Throughout history, the net has shifted in meaning. Initially, it was a tool for survival, it has evolved into a symbol of entrapment, deceit, and connection. Freud would have noted the duality here, how nets represent both security and danger. The gaze shared between the figures speaks to the psychological complexity of human relationships. This scene conveys a deep, subconscious understanding between them. Consider how these symbols echo through time, re-emerging in new forms, perpetually weaving the threads of human experience.